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CSS245Social Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Security Planning, Development And Organization

This course provides students with an understanding of security planning, development, and management. It explores risk analysis, security surveys, and financial planning for security program development. Students will learn to identify vulnerabilities in infrastructure and manage security issues. The course covers loss prevention, incident reaction, and the legal consequences of security management. It also addresses how to prepare for and respond to mega-terrorist incidents, equipping students with essential skills for the security field.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Security PlanningRisk ManagementLoss PreventionSecurity ManagementIncident Response

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

📚

Math Level

No Math

🔬

Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Industrial Security

2

Security Planning

3

Risk Management

4

Loss Prevention

5

Security Ethics

6

Access Control

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Security Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Security Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Loss Prevention Specialist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Security Analyst

Apply your skills in this growing field

Corporate Security Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Corporate SecurityGovernment SecurityRetail SecurityFinancial SecurityCritical Infrastructure Protection

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 1: Introduction and General Background

2 study hours

•Understand the definition of industrial security and its historical background.
•Identify the impact of loss and corporate terrorism on businesses.

Week

2

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 2: Planning and Importance of Security Planning

2 study hours

•Learn the importance of security planning and its steps.
•Develop forecasts and evaluate resources for security planning.

Week

3

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 3: Company Business Interest

2 study hours

•Understand the concept of a company and its business interests.
•Identify the forms and types of security services and specialties.

Week

4

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 4: Private Security Operation in the Past

2 study hours

•Examine private protection of lives and property.
•Compare with government protection efforts.

Week

5

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 5: Difference between Public and Private Security and their Relationship

2 study hours

•Differentiate between public and private security.
•Understand their relationship, responsibilities, and legal powers.

Week

6

Module 2: Principles and Issues in Security Management

2h

Unit 1: Design of Security Survey System

2 study hours

•Learn how to design a security survey system.
•Understand top management involvement and conducting security surveys.

Week

7

Module 2: Principles and Issues in Security Management

2h

Unit 2: The State or National Interest

2 study hours

•Understand the responsibilities of the National Security Council.
•Learn about the Nigeria Police Council and Police Service Commission.

Week

8

Module 2: Principles and Issues in Security Management

2h

Unit 3: Operational Duty for Security Staff, Supervisors and Management Functions

2 study hours

•Study the proforma schedule of duty for security staff and supervisory staff.
•Understand the structural organization chart of an industrial security management department.

Week

9

Module 2: Principles and Issues in Security Management

2h

Unit 4: Patrol Procedures and Techniques

2 study hours

•Learn patrol procedures and techniques.
•Understand security patrol duties and responsibilities.

Week

10

Module 2: Principles and Issues in Security Management

2h

Unit 5: Loss Prevention and Control

2 study hours

•Understand loss prevention and control methods.
•Learn about personal movement control and protective barriers.

Week

11

Module 3: Security Policy and Procedures

2h

Unit 1: Basic Principles of Ethics

2 study hours

•Understand the meaning of ethics and its attributes.
•Learn about sources of security ethics and professional codes.

Week

12

Module 3: Security Policy and Procedures

2h

Unit 2: Security Policy and Design

2 study hours

•Define security policy and understand policy formulation.
•Learn about policies on security, recruitment, and employee dishonesty.

Week

13

Module 3: Security Policy and Procedures

4h

Unit 3: Evaluation of Protection Programme

2 study hours

•Understand the causes of industrial loss.
•Learn about unsafe acts, conditions, and responses.
•Study the triangular theory of industrial loss.

Unit 4: Administration and Documentation of Security Records and Reports

2 study hours

•Define security records and reports.
•Understand the importance of security records and types of records.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all module objectives and ensure you can explain each concept.

2

Create summaries of key security policies and procedures.

3

Practice applying risk assessment techniques to different scenarios.

4

Study case studies of security incidents and analyze the responses.

5

Focus on understanding the legal and ethical considerations of security management.

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